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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 18, 1960 - CC199 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above time and place. Mayor Memmesheimer called the meeting to order and led Call to in the salute to the flag. Order Invocation was given by Rev. B. J. Paroulek of the Invocation First Presbyterian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Roll Call Teasley, Memmesheimer Also Present: City Attorney Williams, City Engineer Schulte, Supt. of Light & Water Smith, Supt. of Public Works Brusnahan, and City Clerk -Administrative Officer Miller. discussion (corrected The hour of 7:30 P.M. was set for-cx idei-at-ion by the Council of Easterly Annexation District No. 38. The City Clerk announced that publication of Resolution No. 4012, setting the date of protest hearing, had been published in the Azusa Herald and Pomotropic on March 21 and March 28, 1960, and said publication set forth the date of hearing to be April 18, 1960. Publication of Resolution No. 4012 was made in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on March 21 and March 28, 1960, but said publication set forth the date of protest hearing to be "April 4, 1960". The City Clerk further stated, that after consultation with the City Attorney about the irregularity of the publication in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, notices of the hearing had not been mailed to the property owners involved in the annexation. At 7:35 P.M. April 18, 1960, the following petition was filed with the City Clerk: "ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NOTICE 5/2) Hrg re E Annex Dist #38 authrzd /- '/. The undersigned, being all of the owners of property within proposed Easterly Annexation District No. 38 to the City of Azusa, do hereby acknowledge that they have had -adequate notice of the hearing upon protest against said annexation set for April 18, 1960, and do hereby waive any defect, insufficiency or irregularity in the giving of notice as required by law. /s/ JOhn�Daniel John Daniel /s/ John Clark John Clark /s/ Robert'Kyle; Robert Kyle by John Daniel - /sl*C. M. Johnston C. M. Johnston /s/ Morris L. Johnston b Morris. L.; Johnston-, it C. : Jo nston Nellie P. ep nger April 18, 1960" 200 201 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960 PAGE 2 Mr. Glenn Solberg, representing Nellie P. Klepinger, owner of property within the proposed annexation, appeared before Council to state that there had been no change in the owner's position previously taken as not being in favor of the annexation. City Attorney Williams stated that the Council could do the following: a. Adopt a Resolution declaring the proceedings null and void and initiate new proceedings at their next meeting, or b. Hold the hearing and proceed if they felt that the "Acknowledgement of Notice" filed by four property owners and the presence at this -,meeting of the re- presentative of the fifth owner was sufficient evidence that the failure to mail notices giving the date of hearing had done no injustice or harm to those property owners affected by the annexation. It was the concensus of the Council that the protest hearing on the annexation proceedings should be held/ at 8:00 P.M. (added 5/2/60) Notice was given by the Personnel Board that they had, Pers Bd mtga at their meeting of April 6th, transferred the meeting transferred place of the Board to the Public Works Building. to PW Bldg Civil Service List II for the position of Welder was Certified presented to Council. Those certified for employment Lists filed were: Emory Kerns Frank Pollock Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the list be filed. The following names appeared on Civil Service List VI - Humane Officer (Special Police Officer): Calvin C. Wayne Harold R. Van Tuinen William R. Smith Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the list be filed. The following person was certified on Eligibility List III for Utility Man I (promotional) in the Park Depart- ment: John Burcham Two persons were certified for placement on Eligibility List II for Maintenance Man II (promotional) in the Park Department. Those names appearing are: Arthur Lucero James Ayon Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and ordered carried that the lists be filed. The Personnel Board approved the classification and Utility specifications for the position of "Utility Water Leadman Construction and Maintenance Leadman" at salary range class appvd 30 ($412-502), and forwarded the specifications to the Council for approval. CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960 PAGE 3 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the classification be accepted. Notice was given of the resignation of George E. Morse, G Morse Sgt Sergeant in the Police Department, as of April 26, 1960. resignation Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted. The resignation of Thomas G. Marshall, Patrolman, was T Marshall received as of April 14th. Patrolman resignation Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and.unanimously carried that the resignation be accepted. The Chief of Police asked confirmation of the appointment Wm Smith of William R. Smith as a probationary Humane Officer apptd Humane (Special Officer) as of May 1, 1960.. Mr. Smith's name Officer 5/1 appears on the current eligibility list. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted. Due to the resignation of Sgt. Morse, the Chief of Police Sgt exam has requested that the Personnel Board be authorized to authrzd hold a promotional examination to establish an eligibility list for the position of Sergeant. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the promotional examination be authorized. The hour of 8:00 P.M. was set for public hearing on the proposed change of zone from R -lc to R-3 of the property located on Rockvale Avenue, immediately behind the present R-3 apartment dwellings facing Cerritos Avenue. The applicants are Stewart and Gerald Gavzy, and this area is more specifically described.as the north 50 feet of the easterly 183 feet of Lot 4, Block I, Subdivision No. 1, Azusa Land & Water Co., and the south 60 feet of the easterly 183 feet of Lot 4, Block I, Sub. No. 1, Azusa Land & Water Co. The City Clerk presented the Affidavit of Publication and stated that no written communications had been received relative to the proposed change of zone. Mayor Memmesheimer asked whether any persons in the audience wished to appear before -Council in favor of the proposed zone change. Mr. Stewart Gavzy, 925 N. Sierra Bonita, Los Angeles, appeared to speak in his own behalf. Mr. Gavzy stressed the need for apartments in this area, stating that he planned to erect a total of twenty units on the two sections, and that they would be of first rate construction. Mr. Edwin Krutoff, owner of the adjacent apartment units currently under construction, appeared before Council to speak in behalf of the proposed change of zone and to support Mr. Gavzy's claim for the need of apartment units in this City. Mayor Memmesheimer asked whether any persons in the audience wished to speak in opposition to the proposed change of zone. Public hrg zone change - Tr Sub 1 Blk I P/L 4 (Gavzy) r M Corrected 5/2/60 to read: Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading and introduced the following Ordinance entitled: CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960 Mrs. Pat Lemere, local realtor, spoke in opposition to the zone change. Mrs. Lemere felt the City should give more consideration to the types of dwellings constructed - particularly on the approaches to the City. It was pointed out that Mrs. Lemere spoke from general interest only, and did not live within the 300 foot area of persons requiring notification. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the Planning Commission granting the R-3 zoning be approved. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the Attorney be author- ized to draft an Ordinance rezoning the area in question to R-3. The next item of business was the protest hearing on proposed Easterly Annexation District No. 38. The City Clerk presented the Affidavits of Publication of Resolution No. 4012 as published in the Azusa Herald & Pomotropic and the Los Angeles Daily Journal on March 21 and 28, 1960, and stated that he had received no written protests relative to the annexation. The "Acknowledgement of Notice" previously introduced at the meeting was presented for the record. It was also noted that Mr. Glenn Solberg who had appeared and participated in the earlier discussion of Easterly Annexation District No. 38 had left the Council Chambers at 7:55 P.M. Mayor Memmesheimer asked if any property owner or owner's representative in the audience wished to enter a verbal protest. No person in the audience appeared to protest the proposed Annexation. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed, and a finding made that no protests had been received against the annexation. Councilman Ortuno offered for its first reading the following Ordinance entitled: (See correction opposite) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 38 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. The final public hearing set for the hour of 8:00 P.M. was relative to the Weed Abatement program. The City Clerk said that newspaper publication is not required for this hearing and presented the Resolution (No. 4026) adopted April 4, 1960, which set forth lots to be posted for weed abatement and stated that all the lots had been posted. No written communications were received in the office of the City Clerk relative to this hearing. 205 PAGE 4 Zone change approved - Atty to draft Ord Public hrg- E Annex Dist #38 ,J 1st rdg Ord Appvng E Annex Dist #38 _ , Public hrg Weed Abatmnt � . m CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960 PAGE 5 Mayor Memmesheimer asked whether any persons in the audience wished to appear regarding the Weed Abate- ment program. Mr. Edward Worthley, owner of the property at 420 W. 10th Street, inquired as to the method used for weed abatement and as to the approximate cost per lot. The method used for abatement would be by mowing or discing with the average lot costing about $10.00. Mr. Charles Rupert, 6262 Calera, appeared to inquire who is responsible for the weeds in the property in- cluded in proposed Easterly Annexation District #38, Ben Lomond and Alosta. Mr. Rupert was advised that this was a County matter until such time as the annex- ation becomes effective. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously carried that the hearing be closed. The hearing on the costs will be held at the meeting of May 2nd. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that authorization be given for the abatement work to be done by City forces. It was requested by the Supt. of Light & Water that E Kerns Emory Kerns, No. 1 man on the eligibility list, be apptd Welder appointed welder as of April 19, 1960. 4/19 Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that Mr. Kerns be appointed Welder (probationary) at Step 1, $392, effective 4/19/60. It was requested that the Agenda item relative to the Booster pump quotation of price on the booster pump be held over quotes table for the next meeting. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the matter be tabled. Approval was asked of a contract with the U. S. Army Appvl contrc Corps of Engineers for the relocation of water lines Corps Engra and electrical power facilities over the Little Dalton re utilities Wash at an estimated cost of $5,716.04. It was pointed over Little out tha'c this amount is reimbursable. Dalton Wash Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. The Planning Commission, by Resolution 138, granted a Plnng Comsn variance for reduction of real yard requirements for Variance to Lots 37 and 38, Tract 18093. These lots are located 1225-6 N. at 1225-1226 North Holmar. Holmar It was recommended by the Planning Commission that a Recommendtn Committee composed of three Planning Commission mem- re comte bers and two Council members meet to study the following: tabled 1. R-3 precise plan requirement, 2. Appropriate zoning for Mobile Homes and trailer parks, and 3• Hillside residential lot size zoning. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that consideration of this item be tabled until the reorganization of the Council. 1: CITY HALL AZUSA,' CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960 Notice was given that a hearing will be held before the Planning Commission on Wednesday, April 20th, on a petition from Clarence and Frieda Evans for a variance in order that their property located in Block 4, Tract 627, may be divided into three R -lb lots of 68.2 feet each. This area is on north Azusa Avenue, north of 12th Street. IT S PAGE 6 P1 Comsn hrg re variance Blk 4 Tr 627 The Engineer presented the S.C.R. 62 report setting forth St Deficienc; street deficiencies. It was pointed out that this report rpt filed extends to 1980, but is subject to review and revision every five years. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the report be accepted. The City Engineer reported that the present drains on 9th Fund transfr Street are undesirable and suggested that a different type authrzd for drain could be constructed along with the other improve- 9th St drain ments on 9th Street. The estimated cost for all drains is approximately $4,000 - or $200. per opening. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that authorization be given for the transfer of $2,000. to the Street Department to be apportioned for use in the improvements of drains on 9th Street. A Resolution was presented to Council deleting portions of Bayless Street, Hollyvale Street, and Tenth Street from the major City Streets, and adding portions of Cerritos Avenue, Lark Ellen Avenue, Eleventh Street, and Pasadena Avenue. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res 4031 - entitled: Re Major City Sts A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN SAID CITY TO BE MAJOR CITY STREETS AND DECLARING OTHER STREETS NO LONGER TO BE MAJOR CITY STREETS. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4031. Copies of the monthly report of the Engineering Depart- Engr Dept ment were presented to Council. rpt filed The Administrative Officer stated that bids were opened in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, April 8th, in the presence of Councilman Ortuno, City Engineer, City Clerk, and interested persons for the following projects: 210 211 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960 PAGE 7 Project No. 185 - Ninth Street Rail Removal Proj 185 to Pacific Pacific Demolition $1,001.00 to City Demolition Wm. A. Smith & Martin 150.00 to City (9th St rails C & B Engineering Contr. -9,845.00 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the bid be awarded to Pacific Demolition Company and the bonds of the unsuccess- ful bidders be returned. Project No. 266 - Azusa Avenue gutter and Swale Proj 266 to Wm Kirkland William Kirkland $ 8,391.75 (Azusa Ave) Sully Miller Contracting 9,303.45 .� Bechtel Paving 9,643.47 Crowell & Larson 10,622.16 Griffith Company 10,782.99 W. R. Wilkinson Company 11,964.73 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and unanimously carried that the contract be awarded to William Kirkland, low bidder, and the bonds returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Project 275 - Ninth Street paving Proj 275 to Griffith Co Griffith Company $16,268.86 (9th St pavng Laird Paving Company 18,317.01 William Kirkland 19,155.26 Bechtel Paving 19,357.52 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Griffith Company, and the bid bonds returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Project 276 - First Street grading and paving Proj 276 to Sully -Miller Sully Miller Company $ 7,340.40 (1st St pvg & Laird Paving Company ,7,702.50 grading) Bechtel Paving 7,959.00 Crowell & Larson 8,584.90 Griffith Company 11,710.63 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the bid be awarded to Sully -Miller Company, low bidder, and the bonds re- turned to the unsuccessful bidders. A request was received from C & M Homes for permission C&M request to construct a 3 foot drainage ditch on City property re drainage adjacent to Lots 41, 42, and 43, Tract 22538. Reason to Engr & AC for this request is that these lots are 6 feet shorter than originally planned due to an error in the prepara- tion of the map. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and unanimously carried that the Engineer and the Admin- istrative Officer contact the subdivider to make arrange- ments relative to a possible solution of the situation and report to Council. A communication was received from the Division of Highways Div Hwys recommending that the crosswalk on the south leg of San recommdtns Gabriel Avenue and 9th Street, similar to the walk on the re X -walks north side of 9th, because of the fact that the culvert accepted located within the present crosswalk constituted a hazard to pedestrians. 212 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 180 1960 It was further recommended that a crosswalk not be painted on the Santa Fe Avenue -San Gabriel intersection at this time. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the recommendations of the Division of Highways be accepted.. The City Engineer reported that the water map, indicating all appurtenances, was now complete and in book form. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the water map be accepted. 213 PAGE 8 Water map accepted Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Water map to Teasley, and ordered carried that -the Water Department be kept be requested to keep the Engineering Department informed current of any changes at least monthly in order that the map may be kept up to date. It was recommended by the Public Works Superintendent that John Burcham be advanced to the position of Utility Man I, at Step 4, $402 per month, effective 4/24/60. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and ordered carried that the recommendation be accepted. It was also recommended that Arthur Lucero be advanced to the position of Maintenance Man II, at.Step 3, $364 per month, effective 4/24/60. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the recommendation be accepted. Mr. Clarence Fawcett, Leadman in the,Public Works Dept., requested a 60 day leave of absence,. without pay, commencing April 6, 1960. Mr. Fawcett stated that he was requesting the leave for medical reasons. Moved by Councilman Johnson that the request be denied. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that,the request be granted. Councilman Johnson indicated that she would ask for reconsideration of the request with the new Council. Supt. of Public Works Brusnahan requested that Mr. Robert Ayon be appointed acting Leadman, with appropriate pay, if the leave of absence is granted Mr. Fawcett. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and unanimously carried that the recommendation be accepted. A communication was received from the County Road Depart- ment indicating that the traffic flow on Arrow Highway at Cerritos (Hollenbeck Avenue) calls for traffic signals, and estimating the cost of such installation at $14,000. The letter further indicated that the County would assume 25% of the cost, the City of Covina 25%, and asked the City of Azusa to assume the cost of the remaining 50% of the project. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the Road Department be advised that the City Council is denying this request, but that J Burcham to Ut11 Man I Step 4 4/24 A Lucero to kaint Man II Step 3 4/24 C Fawcett granted 60 day leave R.Ayon apptd acting leadman Co Rd Dept req signal cost partept denied 314 215 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960 PAGE 9 they would give consideration to the thought of assuming 25% of the cost of the signal installation. The Ordinance zoning Southerly Annexation District #37 to C-3, effective upon annexation, was presented for its second reading. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Ordinance Ord 629 - entitled: Zoning S Annex #37 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA as C-3 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 535 SO AS TO REZONE CERTAIN PREMISES. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 629. The Ordinance approving Southerly Annexation District No. 37 was also presented for its second reading. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Ordinance Ord 630 - entitled: Approving So Annex AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Dist 37 Rev LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXA- TION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED 1 SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 37 REVISED TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley. and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, that the Ordinance be adopted. The Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 630. Councilman Johnson offered the following Resolution entitled: Res 4032 - Apptng C A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Williams to APPOINTING CAMILLA WILLIAMS TO THE PARK AND RECREATION Pk & Rec COMMISSION. Comsn Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolu- tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: 216 217 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960 PAGE 10 AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4032. A Resolution was presented accepting Grant Deed on the Joanne Cummings Prough property adjacent to Slauson Park, which has been under condemnation for some time. Councilman Teasley offered the following Resolution Res 4033 - entitled: Accptng Gr Deed -J C A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Prough ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION (Slauson Pk) THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolu- tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4033• The City Attorney presented an emergency Ordinance relative to Trampoline Centers. Councilman Teasley offered the following Ordinance Urgency entitled: Ord 631 - Trampoline AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Centers REGULATING TRAMPOLINE CENTERS. regulation This Ordinance was read in full. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, that this Ordinance be adopted. The following Ordinance was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance No. 631. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that Council make a finding declaring an emergency exists as outlined in Section 9 of the Ordinance and this Ordinance shall become effective immediately. The Treasurer's Financial Statement as of March 31, 1960, Treasurer's was presented to Council: Bank Balances, exclusive of Financial Investment Account, $585,710.08; Treasury Bills, Statement $400,000.00; Bank Balance, representing earnings to filed, date, $48,147.25; a total of $1,033,857.33• Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, that the Financial Statement be filed. Moved by Councilman Johnson that the motion be amended to return the report to the Treasurer with the request that he be asked to comply with Section 41004. of the 218 219 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960 PAGE 11 Government Code, Motion died for lack of a second. Motion to file passed by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None The City Engineer reported that all requirements have Return of been met for Tract 21808 and recommended relinquishment bonds authrz of the bonds. Tr 21808 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and unanimously carried that return of the bonds be authorized. A report was received from Preston Turner stating that the Report re Public Utilities Commission will not allow a public util- PUC filed ity to charge to its operating expense for income taxes any amount in excess of the amount of income taxes law- fully assessed by the taxing authority and paid by said public utility. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the report be filed. The Quarterly Report of the Visiting Nurses Association V N A Qtly for the period ending March 31st was presented to Council. rpt filed Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the report be filed. The City Clerk requested authorization to attend the City Clk City Clerk's Institute at Berkeley on May 4, 5, and 6. authrzd attn Conf May 4-6 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that Mr. Miller's attendance be authorized at the City Clerk's Conference with an account- able expense advance of $150.00. Council indicated that reimbursement would be made if the expenses should exceed $150.00. The Azusa Junior Chamber of Commerce requested permission Jr C of C to hold their annual Fair Time Shows Carnival at the Carnival Edgewood Shopping Center from Tuesday, May 10th, to request Saturday, May 14, 1960. denied Discussion was held as to the fact that Council policy requires any requests for carnivals, circuses, etc. to be submitted six months in advance of the date of showing, and the fact that the Junior Chamber had been notified the last two years of this policy. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Johnson, that the request be granted. Motion failed to carry by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno NOES: Councilmen: Johnson, Teasley, Memmesheimer ABSENT: Councilmen: None The American Indian Club of Azusa requested permission to occupy the storage areas and facilities of the building at 727 N. Alameda Avenue now used by the Boy Scouts, as soon as the building is vacated by the Scouts. Mr. W. J. Roberts appeared before Council representing the Indian Club and stated that they now use the facilities of the building for meetings, etc., but that they have no storage area and all equipment is now stored at the homes of the adults in the group. Am Indian Club to use Scout Bldg storage spce 220 221 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960 PAGE 12 Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Johnson, and unanimously carried that the Indian Club of Azusa be granted permission to use the storage area of the building on a temporary basis after the Scouts have vacated, provided they are unable to find other facilities. Permission was requested to relocate a 1050 foot home Relocation from Baldwin Park to 239 Soldano Avenue, this City, request known specifically as Lot 22, Clifton Platts Orange granted to Land Tract. The bond required by the Building Inspector Lot 22 Tr is $1,666.50. Ornge Land Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Paul, that permission to relocate be given, subject to the requirements of the Building Inspector. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None A Resolution was presented accepting a Grant Deed from A. S. & A. L. Keithley for Lots 14 and 15, Block 39, Map of Azusa, which is a portion of.the Fire Station site. Councilman Paul offered the following Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that further.reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution was then passed and adopted by the following,vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4034. Johnson, Teasley, Res 4034 - Accptng Gr Deed - Tr Az Blk 39 L 14-15 (Keithley) 0 Notice was received of an application for a club license - ABC license On Sale beer from the Loyal Order of Moose, 1351 East app filed Foothill Blvd. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the notice be filed. The Gospel Association of America Church of God had re- quested permission to solicit funds for the purpose of operating a guest home at 1830 Filbert Street, Duarte. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the request be denied. It was requested by the Sr. Citizens Association that the Mayor be authorized to designate the month of May, 1960, as "Senior Citizens Month" in Azusa. Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Ortuno, and ordered carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Proclamation. A copy of a Resolution was received from the City of Lake- wood requesting the Division of Highways to commence the necessary work to acquire and develop the right-of-way for the San Gabriel River Freeway. Church of God solctn req denied Proclamation re Sr Citzn Month Lakewood Res re San Gab River Fwy 222 223 CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960 PAGE 13 Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the Attorney be authorized to prepare a Resolution supporting the request from the City of Lakewood. The Lakewood City Council also forwarded a Resolution Lakewood requesting the producers, distributors and exhibitors Res re filme of motion pictures in this area to cease forthwith the filed presentation of film to the public which constitutes a menace to the citizens. Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and ordered carried that the Resolution be filed. It was recommended by the City Clerk that the following Bd apptd to persons serve as a canvassing board for absentee ballots canvass and designating time of canvass: Councilmen Johnson and ballots Paul, Clerks; Councilman Teasley, Judge; and Councilman Ortuno, Judge. Council agreed to meet at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, April 19th, for the canvass of votes. The City Clerk stated that in receipt of the informal bids Purchase of on the purchase of a 6 -cylinder vehicle for use of the En- vehicle for gineering Department, C. Vernon Plymouth was low bidder Engr Dept - with a quote of $1960.00. C Vernon Plymouth Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the low bid of C. Vernon Plymouth be accepted. Substructure Case No. 1 for a building listed by the Substructur< Building Inspector as beyond repair, was presented to Case #1-902 Council. This building is located at 902 N. Azusa Ave. N Azusa Ave Moved by Councilman Paul, seconded by Councilman Teasley, and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be author- ized to prepare the necessary legal document relative to this case. Council was asked to consider the purchase of a camera Purchase of for use in photographing structures in the Substandard Polaroid Structure program, for use of the Planning Commission, camera auth Fire Department, etc. After Council discussion, it was felt that the Polaroid Camera, which can be purchased for $130.00, would best serve a use of this type where it will be used by many persons. Moved by Councilman Teasley, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that approval be given for the pur- chase of a Polaroid Camera at a cost of $130.00. Councilman Ortuno offered the following Resolution Res 4035 - entitled: Bills & Requisition: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Johnson that the Resolution be amended to delete the monthly mileage claims. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Ortuno, seconded by Councilman Teasley, that the Resolution be adopted. The Resolu- tion was then passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: MI CITY HALL AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1960 AYES: Councilmen: Paul, Ortuno, Teasley, Memmesheimer NOES: Councilmen: Johnson ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution No. 4035• Moved by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Paul, and ordered carried that the meeting adjourn to 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, April 19th. Time of adjournment 10:53 P.M. City Clerk 225 PAGE 14 Adjournment 226